Not many things are more comforting than the warming spices of a sweet, steaming chai beverage. “Chai” is the Hindi word for tea. This blend of potent spices originates in India and has been enjoyed for thousands of years brewed as a tea. Traditionally masala chai...
Pesto is so great, let me count the ways—it’s delicious, healthy, versatile and reason number one, my kids love it! Traditionally, basil is the defining flavor in pesto, and luckily it’s one plant I can successfully grow in my garden. Even if the leaves are marred,...
Hamburgers are one of the most popular foods in the United States, yet they often get a bad rap for being high in fat and calories. We love burgers because they satisfy our taste for umami foods. Umami is one of the five tastes the tongue can sense, along with sweet,...
Kimchi is a flavorful, fermented Korean condiment that can be enjoyed alone or in a multitude of dishes. Most supermarkets, certainly natural food stores, sell kombu, a nutritious dried seaweed, in the Asian food section. Korean chili can be found in international...
Print Recipe Veggie Rice Paper Wraps This light, refreshing recipe has all the components of a balanced meal--protein, starch and lots of colorful veggies! Course Main Dish Keyword gluten free, vegan, vegetarian Servings Ingredients For Wraps: 8 Rice paper wraps3...
Hi! I’m Laura, dietitian and mom to two sweet, rowdy kids. I love food and nutrition! My passion is helping families celebrate balance, health and happiness in the kitchen, at the table and in life.
